Back to Back
“It's time to clean house”
Synopsis
An ex-cop finds himself caught up in a battle between Japanese mobsters and local gangland thugs and discovers that he was framed for wrong-doings by a corrupt cop.
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Top Cast
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Michael Rooker
Bob Malone
Ryo Ishibashi
Koji
Danielle Harris
Chelsea
John Laughlin
Dussecq
Bobcat Goldthwait
Psycho
Vincent Schiavelli
Leonardo
Stephen Furst
Jimmy
Fred Willard
Loan Officer
Leland Orser
Wheelchair Guy
Koh Takasugi
Hideo
Frank D'Amico
Delorenzo
Jake Johannsen
Officer Jones
Yasushi Kojima
Joe Snapper
Michael Ray Miller
Deviant
John Hammil
Maitred
Bob Delegall
Sergeant Donahue
Scott Leva
Officer Williams
Steve Akahoshi
Officer Yamaoka
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Nygard
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Nimerfro, Roger Nygard
- Original Score
- Walter Werzowa
- Original Title
- Back to Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Ozla Productions, NEO Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Nygard
Scott Nimerfro, Roger Nygard
Walter Werzowa
Mark W. Gray
Roger Nygard
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Nygard
Director
Chuck Borden
Stunt Coordinator
Scott Nimerfro
Writer
Roger Nygard
Writer
Walter Werzowa
Original Music Composer
Mark W. Gray
Director of Photography
Roger Nygard
Editor
Anthony R. Stabley
Production Design
Wendy Benbrook
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back to Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Back to Back about?
An ex-cop finds himself caught up in a battle between Japanese mobsters and local gangland thugs and discovers that he was framed for wrong-doings by a corrupt cop.
Who directed Back to Back?
Back to Back was directed by Roger Nygard.
Who stars in Back to Back?
The principal cast of Back to Back includes Michael Rooker, Ryo Ishibashi, Danielle Harris, John Laughlin, Bobcat Goldthwait.
When was Back to Back released and how long is it?
Back to Back was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Back to Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back to Back was composed by Walter Werzowa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back to Back?
Back to Back holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).